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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.30, 1,923.33 and 416.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.30, 1,923.33 and 416.38 is: 624.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.30 : 1,923.33 = 416.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.30/1,923.33 = 416.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.30x = 1,923.33 × 416.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.30x = 800,836.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,836.15/1,282.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.53

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